Hop Garden Brewery to Join Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026
Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery will participate in Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026, taking place from October 16 to 18, 2026, at Tsukuba Center Square in Ibaraki. The outdoor festival will bring together breweries from across Japan and offer more than 200 craft beers.
Hop BroTsukuba is about to turn beer-colored this autumn! Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026 will feature Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery from Fukushima.
MugiWhat?! Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery already sounds wildly devoted to hops! When is it happening?
Hop BroIt runs from October 16 to 18, 2026, at Tsukuba Center Square—about a three-minute walk from Tsukuba Station. Three autumn days of beer, right there.
MugiA venue near the station is perfect! But what kind of beer does Miyakoji make? I want the beer names!
Hop BroThis article hasn’t announced specific beer names or styles yet. But the brewery centers its beers on self-grown hops from Tamura City—basically, drinking the local character.
MugiThey grow their own hops? So what does “the expression of the hops” mean? Do hops have faces?!
Hop BroNo faces, but plenty of aroma! Hops add bitterness plus citrusy or grassy notes, and their growing place can affect their aromatic compounds. That creates a distinct aroma personality.
MugiIf hops have personalities, they may introduce themselves better than I do! And the festival has around 40 breweries? Really?
Hop BroReally. Around 40 breweries and more than 200 beers are expected, alongside local Tsukuba food and performances. Tasting 200-plus beers sounds like the happiest way to get lost.
MugiWith reusable cups and bring-your-own glasses welcome, I’d better get ready! Let’s find a Tamura-grown hop beer and raise a toast in Tsukuba!
Craft breweries from across Japan gather in Tsukuba
Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery has announced its participation in Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026, scheduled for October 16–18, 2026, at Tsukuba Center Square in Tsukuba, Ibaraki.
Founded in 2012, Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest is an outdoor beer festival organized and developed by a local volunteer committee. In 2026, approximately 40 breweries from around Japan are expected to take part, offering visitors the chance to explore more than 200 craft beers in one location.
Alongside the beer lineup, the festival will feature local food from Tsukuba and live performances. Visitors can compare beers from different regions, look for food pairings, and discover breweries they may not usually encounter in their local area.
The event also incorporates reusable serving options. Guests can purchase a reusable cup, buy the festival’s original glass, or bring their own favorite glassware. Tsukuba Center Square is about a three-minute walk from Tsukuba Station on the Tsukuba Express line.
A brewery rooted in locally grown hops
Based in Miyakoji, Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery brews craft beer using hops grown in-house in Tamura. Its beers reflect an approach centered on connecting local agriculture with brewing and communicating the character of the region through beer.
At the festival, the brewery’s beers will be presented alongside selections from breweries across Japan, giving visitors an opportunity to experience the distinctive character of Tamura-grown hops. For beer lovers visiting Tsukuba this autumn, the event offers a chance to enjoy a broad range of styles while seeking out a glass from Fukushima’s Miyakoji area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTsukuba is about to turn beer-colored this autumn! Tsukuba Craft Beer Fest 2026 will feature Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery from Fukushima.
MugiWhat?! Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery already sounds wildly devoted to hops! When is it happening?
Hop BroIt runs from October 16 to 18, 2026, at Tsukuba Center Square—about a three-minute walk from Tsukuba Station. Three autumn days of beer, right there.
MugiA venue near the station is perfect! But what kind of beer does Miyakoji make? I want the beer names!
Hop BroThis article hasn’t announced specific beer names or styles yet. But the brewery centers its beers on self-grown hops from Tamura City—basically, drinking the local character.
MugiThey grow their own hops? So what does “the expression of the hops” mean? Do hops have faces?!
Hop BroNo faces, but plenty of aroma! Hops add bitterness plus citrusy or grassy notes, and their growing place can affect their aromatic compounds. That creates a distinct aroma personality.
MugiIf hops have personalities, they may introduce themselves better than I do! And the festival has around 40 breweries? Really?
Hop BroReally. Around 40 breweries and more than 200 beers are expected, alongside local Tsukuba food and performances. Tasting 200-plus beers sounds like the happiest way to get lost.
MugiWith reusable cups and bring-your-own glasses welcome, I’d better get ready! Let’s find a Tamura-grown hop beer and raise a toast in Tsukuba!
